Ciao! Have you ever: Then again… Have you ever: I may or may not have done all of the above. I’m a mamma of three based in Tuscany, and in my 20+ years living, working, and traveling all over Italy, I’ve made my share of travel mistakes and also had many travel blessings. As a […]
ITALY HOLIDAYS TO KNOW ABOUT BEFORE YOUR TRIP Read More »
Need a place to rest your head between the Rome airport (Fiumicino, FCO) and the Rome city center? If we’re flying out of Rome, I often look for a room at one of the hotels at the Rome airport, but in busy tourism moments the rooms are often sold out or pricey (lookin’ at you
PRECISE HOUSE MANTEGNA ROMA – A Perfect Rome Base Between the Airport & City Center Read More »
Ciao! Along with summer months, many of us have school breaks around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. If you’ve gone down a Google rabbit hole and are trying to decide if Italy would be a good option for your family’s January vacation, I’ll walk you through: This isn’t a full-blown guide to Italy in
JANUARY IN ITALY WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Advice Read More »
I’ve been asked to include more guides on specific places, hotels, and activities (vs general guides) – so let’s take a look at an excellent beach club to book if you want to spend the day at the beach on the Ionian Sea in Puglia! Porto Cesareo, Punta Prosciutto, and Torre Lapillo are some of
LIDO STELLA MARIS – How (& Why) to Book This Beach Club in Puglia Read More »
If you’re planning a family trip to Puglia, it’s likely that beaches are on your itinerary. But, there are so many to pick from! Puglia has some of Italy’s most gorgeous beaches (along with Sardegna and Sicily), and they’re often given hefty nicknames like ‘Italy’s Maldives’ or spots on ‘top beaches’ lists. If you’re looking
TORRE LAPILLO BEACH – Our Family’s Quick Guide to the Porto Cesareo Alternative Read More »
Do you want to visit Torre Guaceto’s spectacular beach but feel a little confused about how to reserve it and get to it? I understand. I looked at photos of the beach at Torre Guaceto for years but always thought it would be too difficult logistically to visit with my three boys. Why? You can’t
TORRE GUACETO BEACH – How to Spend a Day at the Nature Reserve’s Spiaggia Read More »
Italy is a special place to visit with multiple generations. Bella Italia is overflowing with history, culture, and food and there really is something here for all ages and interests. If you’re contemplating visiting Italy with grandparents (and your kids), it’s time to stop contemplating, and begin planning! I’m a mamma of three and I’ve
ITALY WITH KIDS & GRANDPARENTS – How to Plan Your Multigenerational Trip Read More »
If you’re planning a visit to Italy and want to visit the montane più belle del mondo (the most beautiful mountains in the world) – do it! The Dolomites (aka le dolomiti) are incredible, and worth at least a week’s visit. But, what if you can only manage to squeeze a few days into your
3-DAY DOLOMITES ITINERARY – Using Fiè allo Sciliar as a Base Read More »
Are you trying to decide if you should rent a car for your visit to the Dolomites or just try to explore the area using public transport? I’ve been visiting the Dolomites since 2004, and I’ve done both, many times. I’ve driven cars and vans, covered the area on bicycle, and sat on countless buses,
VISITING THE DOLOMITES WITHOUT A CAR – It’s Possible, & Sometimes Preferable Read More »
Do you want to visit the Dolomites in Italy during the winter but have no interest in skiing? Are you trying to figure out if it’s worth a visit? Perhaps you’re visiting with a group and want to know if you’ll be bored while everyone else it out on the slopes. Don’t fret – there’s
DOLOMITES IN THE WINTER – 7 Activities For Non-Skiers Read More »
